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Friday, 25th of June 2010 • Full article
DESPITE the lack of quail in Santiago Tianguistengo, meadow larks and striped sparrows were abundant and we enjoyed several hours of fast and furious sport. Once a potential quarry item had been spotted the three Aplomado Falcons were encouraged to fly round as we rushed forward and attempted to flush it for them to chase.
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Friday, 25th of June 2010 • Full article
IT may seem rather self-congratulatory but having returned a fortnight ago from a week’s holiday in Corfu to discover that southern England had endured torrential rain and gales whilst I was abroad did seem to carry the smack of perfect timing.
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Friday, 25th of June 2010 • Full article
I HAD my first penknife when I was ten years of age, a very basic type which cost half-a-crown (22½p). I soon recognised its multitude of uses and have never been without one since. It served me faithfully throughout my schooldays when virtually every pupil possessed one and I cannot recall a single incident of misuse.
Times have changed, though, and knives of any description have become a pariah in this age of political correctness, regardless of the role which they play.
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Wednesday, 5th of May 2010 • Full article
FOR decades taxidermy, looked down upon as an out of date fusty relic of the Victorian age, is once again on a roll due to some extent to the application of modern technology and equipment, both of which have completely transformed this ancient art.
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Wednesday, 5th of May 2010 • Full article
ACCORDING to that which I read in the newspapers and see on television, some urban councils have introduced a zero tolerance policy towards ‘litterbugs.’
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Wednesday, 5th of May 2010 • Full article
THE mole catcher was once an important part of village life, able to catch the crafty creatures using a knowledge and understanding that is now dying out.
I recently spoke to author and mole catcher, Jeff Nicholls, and one of the last mole catchers in Lincolnshire.
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Tuesday, 2nd of March 2010 • Full article
2008 did not exactly get off to a good start! I have long given up making New Year resolutions. Circumstances and situations change, and whilst good intentions are not exactly broken, they do not always work out as one intends. Far better, I am sure, to reflect upon any mistakes made during the previous 12 months and ensure that they are not repeated.
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Wednesday, 3rd of March 2010 • Full article
ANOTHER game shooting season has ended and, in the Republic, that also includes the humble pigeon as it has been added to the game list – as usual while we weren’t watching!
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Thursday, 29th of October 2009 • Full article
IT has long been recognised that BBC Television, despite its never ending protestations of impartiality, is dominated by a politically correct hierarchy. It seems they are happy to encourage the likes of Bill Oddie with his wildlife ramblings but will not stomach Clarissa Dickson-Wright, who hunts, or Johnny Kingdom who also supports hunting.
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Wednesday, 30th of September 2009 • Full article
SEPTEMBER has offered the best chance of seeing some summer weather in recent years and many will be hoping for an Indian Summer after the serious flooding in Ireland that has had disastrous consequences for farming and game life.
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